16 Drug & Alcohol Rehabs In Pasadena, CA

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Drug and alcohol rehab centers in Pasadena, CA

16 centers found (1–16)

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Grandview Foundation Inc facility photo0.9 mi

Grandview Foundation Inc

Pasadena, CA

  • Detox
  • Residential
  • IOP
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

0.9 mi
TAJ Treatment Centers Inc facility photo0.8 mi

TAJ Treatment Centers Inc

Pasadena, CA

  • Detox
  • Residential
  • MAT

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance

0.8 mi
1.2 mi
0.8 mi
Gooden Center facility photo0.6 mi

Gooden Center

Pasadena, CA

  • Residential
  • MAT
  • Sober Living

Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance, Military families

0.6 mi
0.6 mi

Casa Treatment Center

Pasadena, CA

  • Residential

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance

0.6 mi
1.5 mi
0.8 mi

A Better Life

Pasadena, CA

  • PHP
  • IOP

Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance, Sliding fee scale

0.8 mi
0.9 mi
1.1 mi

Insight Treatment Programs

Pasadena, CA

  • IOP

Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere

Accepts: Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

1.1 mi
1.7 mi
2.3 mi
1.8 mi
0.6 mi

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Sober Nation lists 16 addiction treatment centers in Pasadena, California, giving people across the San Gabriel Valley a practical place to start when they're looking for care close to home. Pasadena sits in Los Angeles County, roughly ten miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. Its central location means a program in Pasadena or a neighboring community like Altadena or Arcadia is often reachable without the long freeway commutes that treatment elsewhere in the region can require. The sections below break down what these centers actually offer, how people typically pay, and where to look if you need to travel a little farther.

Levels of Care in Pasadena

Most of Pasadena's listed programs are built around outpatient and counseling-based care. 15 of the 16 centers provide substance use treatment, and the same number offer cognitive behavioral therapy, individual counseling, group counseling, and relapse prevention. Motivational interviewing and anger management are each listed by 15 centers as well, which points to a strong base of talk-therapy and skills-focused programming.

The support that surrounds treatment is common too. 13 centers offer case management and family counseling, 12 list housing services, and 12 provide a comprehensive substance use assessment along with outcome follow-up after discharge. Trauma-related counseling appears at 14 centers, and 12-step facilitation at 13.

Detox and residential (inpatient) levels of care aren't specified in these Pasadena listings. If you or a loved one needs medically supervised withdrawal or 24-hour residential treatment, confirm the exact level of care directly with the listing before committing. Programs update their services often, and a phone call is the fastest way to know what a center provides today.

On gender mix, 14 centers serve clients of any gender, while one is women-only and one is men-only. Gender-specific programming can matter for comfort and safety, so it's worth asking about when you call.

Paying for Rehab in Pasadena

The payment option listed most often in Pasadena is cash or self-payment, offered by 14 of the 16 centers. Self-pay gives you flexibility, but it isn't the only route. Many California programs also accept private insurance and public coverage that a directory listing may not spell out in full.

If you rely on public coverage, Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, covers substance use disorder treatment for eligible residents, and Los Angeles County coordinates a network of contracted providers through its Substance Abuse Prevention and Control system. Because insurance and Medi-Cal participation change over time, always confirm coverage with a specific center and with your plan before your first appointment. For a broader look at how treatment is paid for across the state, see our California rehab guide.

When you call a program, a few questions clear up most of the uncertainty: Are you in-network with my insurer? Do you accept Medi-Cal? And if I'm paying out of pocket, do you offer a sliding scale or a payment plan? Getting these answers up front prevents surprises later.

Traveling for Treatment and Nearby Options

Pasadena's location makes it easy to widen your search without going far. If a local program isn't the right fit, or you want more choices in a level of care Pasadena centers don't list, several nearby cities have much larger sets of listings:

Some people choose to travel deliberately, putting distance between themselves and the people or places tied to their substance use. Others need to stay close to work and family. Both are valid reasons, and the right answer is the one you can actually sustain through treatment and early recovery.

If getting to an in-person program is hard right now, telehealth is widely available in California and lets you begin counseling, and in many cases medication support, from home. Ask any center whether they offer virtual visits, and whether they can pair remote sessions with occasional in-person appointments as you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rehab centers are in Pasadena, CA, and what do they offer?
Sober Nation currently lists 16 addiction treatment centers in Pasadena. Of those, 15 offer substance use treatment along with cognitive behavioral therapy and individual and group counseling, 14 offer trauma-related counseling, and 12 list housing services. Because programs update their offerings frequently, confirm current availability directly with any listing you're considering.
Do Pasadena centers offer detox or residential (inpatient) treatment?
These listings don't specify detox or residential care for Pasadena programs, which are largely outpatient and counseling-based. If you need medically supervised withdrawal or 24-hour residential treatment, confirm the level of care directly with the listing, or widen your search to nearby Los Angeles, which has 101 listed centers. If you or someone you're with is in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support any time.
Can I use Medi-Cal or insurance to pay for rehab in Pasadena?
Possibly. The payment method listed most often in Pasadena is cash or self-payment, at 14 of the 16 centers, but many California programs also take private insurance and Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, which covers substance use treatment for eligible residents. Coverage varies by center, so confirm directly with the program and your plan before your first visit. Our California rehab guide has more on statewide coverage.

Sources

  1. 1.California substance use treatment coverage, Medi-Cal, and statewide epidemiology /rehab/california
  2. 2.Find licensed treatment near you (SAMHSA treatment locator) https://findtreatment.gov/
  3. 3.Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) https://988lifeline.org/